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Congewai NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Congewai, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Congewai NSW is 206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Congewai is $707 per week ($36,764 per year). Median rent in Congewai is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Congewai has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Congewai has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Congewai is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Congewai is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Congewai in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Congewai Population

residents (Census 2021)

Congewai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$707/wk

$36,764 per year

#5359 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Congewai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (96) Female 52.5% (106)

Population Density

3.1

people per km²

206 people · 67.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,111

Family income/wk

Congewai Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Congewai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.7% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.3% 31 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Congewai Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Congewai Religion

No Religion

47.9%

Anglican

21.6%

Catholic

12.9%

Not stated

9.8%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Baptist

2.1%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Congewai Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Congewai Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 65 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 38 people

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Not in labour force

39.1% 66 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Congewai Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.9%

Bachelor Degree

24.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.4%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Congewai Occupation

Professionals

21.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Managers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.7%

Labourers

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Congewai Field of Study

Engineering

21.7%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Health

12.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Education

9.6%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

7.2%

Society & Culture

6.0%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Congewai Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Congewai Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Congewai Marital Status

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Married

45.8% 88

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Separated

4.7% 9

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Divorced

18.2% 35

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Widowed

5.2% 10

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Never married

26.0% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Congewai Ancestry

Australian

39.7%

English

38.2%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

7.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Welsh

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Congewai School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.0%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Congewai Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 25

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 374

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Congewai Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.7% 25

—

Not a volunteer

86.3% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Congewai Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Congewai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

13.0%

Walked only

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Congewai Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.3%

2 vehicles

42.2%

3 vehicles

18.1%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Congewai Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.1%

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

46.6%

4 bedrooms

22.7%

5 bedrooms

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Congewai Population Mobility

3.6%

moved in the last year

32.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Congewai Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

376

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Congewai Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Congewai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

8.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Congewai Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.0%

Couple — no children under 15

23.0%

Couple — children under 15

21.2%

One parent — no children under 15

9.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Congewai Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 8

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Never served

95.5% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Congewai Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 26

—

Did not provide

85.6% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Congewai Children Ever Born

No children

56.9%

2 children

37.9%

3 children

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Congewai When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Congewai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

37.2%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Congewai Household Size

1 person

20.9%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

12.8%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Congewai Where Residents Moved From

Same address

185

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Congewai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.3%

Step family — no other children

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Congewai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Congewai Schools

schools nearby

government

888

avg ICSEA score

total students

Congewai Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 11 students

888

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Congewai Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Congewai

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,337/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Congewai vs State & National Average

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Pop: 103 Income: $1,171/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Pop: 103 Income: $777/wk Rent: $300/wk

Toolijooa

Pop: 103 Income: $860/wk Rent: $300/wk

Turondale

Pop: 103 Income: $669/wk Rent: $418/wk

Berambing

Pop: 104 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bielsdown Hills

Pop: 104 Income: $616/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Congewai

What is the population of Congewai NSW?

The population of Congewai NSW is 206 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².Congewai is ranked #6,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Congewai?

The median personal income in Congewai NSW is $707 per week, or $36,764 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,111 per week.Congewai is ranked #5,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Congewai?

Median rent in Congewai NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Congewai ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Congewai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Congewai NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Congewai?

The median age in Congewai NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Congewai a good suburb to live in?

Congewai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 206.The median income is $707/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11007. All dollar figures in AUD.